How to Link PAN with Aadhaar
If your PAN was allotted on or before 1 July 2017, linking it with Aadhaar is mandatory, otherwise the PAN becomes inoperative. It can be done on incometax.gov.in without logging in: first pay the Rs 1,000 fee, then submit the link request.
What you'll learn in this guide
- Checking the link status
- Paying the Rs 1,000 fee
- Submitting the link request
1Check the status first
Before linking, check whether your PAN is already linked.
- Open Link Aadhaar Status under Quick Links on incometax.gov.in.
- Enter your PAN and Aadhaar number and click View Link Aadhaar Status.
2Pay the Rs 1,000 fee
The fee must be paid in a single challan.
- If not linked, open Link Aadhaar under Quick Links and enter PAN and Aadhaar.
- Click Continue to Pay Through e-Pay Tax.
- Confirm PAN and enter the OTP sent to the mobile number.
- On the e-Pay Tax page, click Proceed on the Income Tax tile.
- Select the Assessment Year and Type of Payment Other Receipts (500).
- Confirm the pre-filled amount (Rs 1,000), choose a payment mode and pay on the bank page.
3Submit the link request
Submit the link request after payment.
- After payment, open Link Aadhaar again, enter PAN and Aadhaar and click Validate.
- Fill the required details, click Link Aadhaar and validate with the mobile OTP.
💡 Pro Tip
Do not submit the link request immediately after paying — the official manual says if it shows Payment details not found, wait 4–5 working days and then try again.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fee to link PAN with Aadhaar?
Rs 1,000, to be paid in a single challan.
Can PAN-Aadhaar be linked without logging in?
Yes, the official FAQ says both registered and unregistered users can link via the Link Aadhaar quick link without logging in.
What happens if I do not link?
If not linked by 30 June 2023, the PAN becomes inoperative — no refund, no interest on refund, and TDS/TCS at a higher rate.
Who is exempt from linking?
Residents of Assam, Jammu and Kashmir and Meghalaya, non-residents, persons aged 80 years or more, and non-citizens — per Notification No. 37/2017.
What if name or date of birth does not match?
First correct the details in PAN or Aadhaar so both match; if it still fails, biometric authentication is available at Protean/UTIITSL centres, carrying PAN, Aadhaar and the Rs 1,000 challan copy.